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Cottage au bord de l'eau avec sa plage - 4 pièces - 6 personnes
Connemara, County Galway

Avis

8,8

Excellent

Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 47 avis sur 77." "
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 21 avis sur 77." "
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 5 avis sur 77." "
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 77." "
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 4 avis sur 77." "

8,0/10

Propreté

10/10

Personnel et service

8,0/10

Équipements

8,0/10

Infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement

Avis

8/10 Bien

Nolwenn L.

Les points forts : Propreté
Un ancien cottage rénové dans un charme British désuet, au bord de l’eau, au cœur du Connemara
The location of the house was enjoyed by the whole family! The 3 youngest loved being able to go straight down to the sea when returning from excursions when the weather allowed! We took advantage of the wooden chairs in the garden in the evening: a good beer, a good book, a good jacket with hood and what a pleasure to watch the sun set behind the clouds or the Errisbeg Mountain (which we climbed with the four children)! We found the seclusion and calm that we wanted to experience in Connemara. We took advantage of the proximity of the very good and friendly restaurant "Glynsk House" (7 min by car). In short, an excellent stay!
Séjour de 14 nuits en août 2023
Réponse de VrboOwner le 20 oct. 2023
Thank you Nolween . Your comments will be very usefull for futur holiday makers. Hope you have a good year.

8/10 Bien

Sharon B.

Les points forts : Propreté
Review
A good location for a get away from it all spot.
Séjour de 14 nuits en août 2021
Réponse de VrboOwner le 16 sept. 2021
Thanks Sharon.

8/10 Bien

Paolo V.

What a charming place
Connemara is a place of uncorrupted beauty and this the kind of accommodation that allows one to appreciate it the most. It is the perfect family holiday house amid the calm of isolation, the sea and the wind bringing the next storm. The cottage comes straight out of a dream of the past with a classic sitting room and a cosy fireplace full of old objects (pretty dusty, but this is the way it should be for authenticity..). There are windows all around showing off the beautiful bay just few meters by the house. The view is amazing. Mary, the neighbor, is very kind and well explained how everything works. Careful with the electric power, as the heating systems is a big energy consumer. We spent a beautiful vacation and leaving the place was difficult after few days. We hope we can return one day. Paolo & Nathalie

10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude D.

Les points forts : Propreté
Séjour du 3 au 17 Août 2019 !
Séjour idyllique dans un endroit merveilleux . Calme et sérénité dans cet environnement sauvage mais apaisant . Cottage simple, idéalement situé , pieds dans l' eau. On s' y sent rapidement comme chez soi . Communication parfaite avec l' annonceur et sa correspondante sur place , Nous reviendrons ! Nathalie et Jean Claude ( Paris / France )
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
Merci Jean Claude, vous avez saisi l'esprit du lieu! Nous vous recevrons avec plaisir si vous revenez.

10/10 Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Les points forts : Propreté, personnel et service, équipements et infrastructures et conditions de l’hébergement
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2019

8/10 Bien

MARIE P.

Très bon séjour
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans la maison qui présente tout le confort nécessaire. Le point fort de la maison est évidemment la vue splendide sur la mer avec la baie vitrée du salon. La situation de la maison est très bien pour rayonner dans le conemara
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2017
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
En vous remerciant et au plaisir de vous recevoir de nouveau si tel est votre souhait. Jeanne

8/10 Bien

Sarah A.

Beautiful location!!
We enjoyed our time here and the location and view truly cannot be beat! To address some items mentioned in others reviews: When we got there there was a musty smell, as others have mentioned, but it did get better over our time there. The heat was off and it was extremely cold on our arrival, and I feel like living there and keeping it warmed up helped the situation. There is a small fishing operation off shore (3 rings) but in our opinion it doesn’t detract at all from the ambiance. It is really beautiful and we actually enjoyed seeing the activity. You do have to pay as you go for electric online. Not ideal, but also not a problem. We found it easy to figure out and spent €50 for our four day stay. We did laundry and were fairly liberal with the heat so it could have been less. All in all we enjoyed with our time here and got to know the neighbors who were super nice. It was a special experience and we will look back on it fondly. I addressed those few items because I remember reading about them in the reviews before we booked and appreciated when others spoke to those things impartially.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2024
Réponse de VrboOwner le 24 mai 2024
Thank you Sarah. I appreciate your remarks. As regards "musty smell" when house had bern aired there's no smell but if it's been closed for several days there can be a smell on entering. Specially as washing machine is just at the door in

6/10 Satisfaisant

Renee B.

Les points forts : Propreté
Connemara cottage
Overall we really enjoyed our stay, house was very clean and had all the amenities needed for our week long stay. There was an unexpected cost for electricity, which I was not aware of before booking. Place would also benefit from dehumidifier due to location close to water.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mai 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon T.

Les points forts : Propreté
We loved it!
We stayed for a week and had the most wonderful time in this cozy cottage! It was beautiful to wake up at morning, seeing the fishermen already doing their work. Enjoy the rural and calm surroundings by foot or car. The home was very clean, kitchen is well-equiped and the stove provides cozyness and warmth in stormy nights! We would warmly recommend to stay at Jeanne‘s place, when traveling Connemara the laid-back way! We felt like home right away and would definitely come back! Wonderful, relaxing stay! Things to do and Towns to see see in the area or further: Clifden, Roundstone, Galway, Boattrip to the Aran Islands or Inishbofin, Ballynahinch Castle, Hike up Diamond Hill, Kylemore Abbey & Gardens and many more (consult the brochures in the house for more tipps!)
Séjour de 5 nuits en octobre 2023
Réponse de VrboOwner le 21 nov. 2023
Thank you Ramon, very heart warming message. Welcom again whenever

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Les points forts : Propreté
Beautiful setting
The location is excellent with superb views. Very quiet. Cosy cottage on the sea shore.
Séjour de 4 nuits en septembre 2023

8/10 Bien

Ilene L.

Les points forts : Propreté
Lovely location
The location on the waters edge is enchanting and it's a quaint, relaxed house. Jeanne, the owner, was easy to communicate with, and was very understanding of a change we had to make in our schedule. Also, the people who are the "next door" neighbors are very kind and helpful. And there is a nice restaurant a short drive away.
Séjour de 8 nuits en septembre 2023

2/10 Horrible

Mirjam W.

Les points faibles : Propreté
Nicht wie beschrieben!
Wie bereits in früheren Bewertungen immer mal wieder beschrieben , war das Haus leider feucht, muffig, belebt mit Ungeziefer, nicht renoviert, schlechte Wasserversorgung, ohne benutzbare Boote und Fahrräder, mit zusätzlichen Strom - und Holzkosten (ca. 120€ für 14 Tage im August). Alles in allem absolut keine angenehme Wohnatmosphäre! Die Lage und der Garten sind jedoch traumhaft!
Séjour de 14 nuits en juillet 2023

8/10 Bien

Bruno J.

Les points forts : Propreté
Nice location
The house is situated right on the beach in a very quiet area with beautiful views. It's the place to be if you're looking for peace and solitude. Everything in the house is nicely done and is furnished with everything necessary. Only in the kitchen a few old cooking utensils (e.g. frying pans) could be replaced. Jeanne is very friendly and will help if needed.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023
Réponse de VrboOwner le 29 juin 2023
Thanks Bruno for your review. Shall check on kitchen ustensils

10/10 Excellent

Kendall H.

Les points forts : Propreté
Beautiful coastal cottage
We had a wonderful stay in this seaside home. We enjoyed our morning coffee watching the tide roll in and out from the large bay windows.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2023
Réponse de VrboOwner le 12 juin 2023
Thank you so much Kendall for the lovely photos and so glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome any time you'd like to come back

8/10 Bien

Laura D.

Les points forts : Propreté
Girlie reunion
This was the ideal place to hang out and catch up with old friends. Especially since we had beautiful sunshine in Connemara.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay D.

Les points forts : Propreté
Beautiful Location
The property is as described in a beautiful, remote area. For people looking for a peaceful holiday, you would not go wrong in booking this. Great base to explore Connemara.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2023

6/10 Satisfaisant

Stephan W.

Les points faibles : Propreté
Schöne Lage, aber...
Sehr schöne Lage. Leider nicht besonders sauber. Ungeziefer hat anscheinend einen ständigen Zugang zum Haus. Rückstände der Vormieter im Küche und Wohnraum. Der Strom wird nach einem Prepaid-System extra aufgeladen, mit dem klaren Hinweis, dass die Heizung zu viel Strom zieht. Es ist die meiste Zeit entsprechend schwer zu heizen, daran ändert auch der kleine Ofen nichts. Auf Nachfrage war die Betreuung vor Ort sehr gut.
Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2022
Réponse de VrboOwner le 10 oct. 2022
Good evening Stephan, I'm very disapointed to hear that the house was not properly cleaned. The person that you meet is the person that does the cleaning. Did you let her know? I close the house during winter months. Your remarks about heating brings me to think I should close sooner in the year. Thank you for taking the time to send this feed back.

10/10 Excellent

Priska K.

Les points forts : Propreté
very nice view, lovely - wundervolle Aussicht
unkompliziert, Haus direkt am Strand mit hervorragender Aussicht, Ausstattung in ordentlichem einfachen Zustand, alles nötige vorhanden, Elektrizität musste extra gezahlt werden und war etwas schwierig zu organisieren(für" top up" ist Kreditkarte nötig!) aber durch die freundlichen Nachbarn machbar, Kajaks waren nutzbar, Fahrrad nicht. Ziemlich ab vom Schuss, aber super für Naturliebhaber oder zum Zurückziehen. Freundliche Nachbarhunde laufen frei herum. Hügelige Moorlandschaft. Mückenschutz wird empfohlen
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022
Réponse de VrboOwner le 6 sept. 2022
Thank you Priska, sorry about unavailability of bikes during your stay they are now in working order again

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

Les points forts : Propreté
Lovely cottage
Cottage was lovely, the location was gorgeous. Would love to get back there again some day
Séjour de 8 nuits en juillet 2022
Réponse de VrboOwner le 25 juil. 2022
Thanks Bill, you'll bé very welcome if you manage it Good luck

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Les points forts : Propreté
A quiet relaxing and picturesque abode.
We have had a wonderfully relaxing stay with walks, beaches and flowering plants in abundance. Definitely recommended.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
Réponse de VrboOwner le 10 juil. 2022
Thanks Sue, Hope you enjoybyour summer

10/10 Excellent

Dympna C.

Les points forts : Propreté
Idllyic location in Connemara
Beautiful cottage overlooking Bertraghboy Bay in Co Galway with distant views of the Twelve Bens mountain range. The cottage is full of charm and character, is very comfortable and in a peaceful location.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2022
Réponse de VrboOwner le 23 juin 2022
Thank you Dympna, it was a pleasure to receive you. Your dog was no problem

10/10 Excellent

Deborah und Hanco W.

Les points forts : Propreté
A gem of a property
A wonderful property! The house is lovely and exactly as described and pictured. It has everything one could possibly need. Jeanne is a super host - she responds rapidly, is absolutely dependable, very friendly and helpful. Spectacular area with very friendly people. Great property to relax, spend time on the small beach (to which one has direct access from the garden) and as a base from which to explore the surrounding area. The garden is also a treat! We love this property! Thank you Jeanne!
Séjour de 31 nuits en octobre 2021
Réponse de VrboOwner le 5 déc. 2021
Many thanks to you Déborah. You were lovely guests. I'm really pleased you enjoyed your autumn stay and be sure that you're welcome back whenever you wish.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah und Hanco W.

Les points forts : Propreté
Lovely house in a spectacular area
The house is exactly as described and pictured. We did a longer stay here and we love it! The house is well stocked with everything you could need. The stove in the livingroom was on every evening and gives off a lovely, cosy warmth. The view is spectacular and the large garden an absolute pleasure! You have direct access to a small piece of beach - absolutely beautiful and a real treat! Comminication with Jeanne is excellent and uncomplicated. She is very friendly and quick to react to any questions or requests. Barbara is also very friendly, ready to assist and will be there if her help is needed. One thus has total privacy but all the help you could ask for, should you need it. The house runs on a 'pay as you go' electricity system. It is well described and easy to use. Worked well for us. Carna is a short car drive away and has a few local shops where you can purchase some daily necessities. Lovely restaurant in Carna and also nearby Glynsk House. The house and property are quiet, one is surrounded by nature and it is a wonderful base to explore the stunning surrounding area from. We thoroughly enjoy everything this lovely property has to offer! Thank you so much Jeanne!
Séjour de 48 nuits en septembre 2021
Réponse de VrboOwner le 30 déc. 2021
It was a pleasure to receive you. Hope you'll continue to enjoy Ireland

2/10 Horrible

Roland C.

Les points faibles : Propreté
What a disappointment!
We stayed at the Waterfront cottage from August 14, 2021 to August 21, 2021. Based on the good reviews (excellent!) and the reasonably high price by Irish standards, we thought we had booked the ideal accommodation. But what a disappointment! Pro Nice view, beautiful private garden and is located in a beautiful area. Con (some points, see also other reviews!) The entire cottage is damp and smells horrible. Not all can’t be ventilated away. Especially in the smallest double bed room and the entrance room. The carpeting in the entire cottage is covered with stains and in the two single bed room where a lot of hairs which couldn’t be cleaned. The kitchen has charm, but can use a good intensive cleaning. We couldn't get the washing machine to work (no water). The linings of the curtains in the living room have various holes and tears. The double bed (largest room) is good. The second double you will feel the springs. The two single beds are just bad. The old bathroom doesn’t meet the current requirements. Some points are: no sufficient ventilation, dirty carpet and gets wet in the corner of the shower. Which is resulting in wood-rot of the bath cladding. Possible due to the previous points, woodlice and worms (health risk and also mentioned in an earlier review!). A mouldy tiling shower, a non-working Jacuzzi and a boiler capacity for just two quick showers (will only fill the bath for about half). See for comparison on Vrbo: “Family & animal friendly house located on a working Hillside Sheep Farm” County Kerry / Cahirciveen. We rented this house in August 2019 and this house is in perfect condition. This house is in 2021 even less than 80% of de cost we paid for the Waterfront cottage. Due to the additional costs of the Waterfront cottage. Sorry there is no more room for more comparisons. Our conclusion The Waterfront cottage gives you poor value for your money. Especially for Ireland. And the quality offered is questionable. That's why the Waterfront cottage gets just one star from us. The owner can, like with other reviews, downplay or even deny things. But what benefit does a former tenant have in giving a critical review? Our goal is only to give a fair picture, so that a future tenant knows what to expect. Worth mentioning The cottage was not ready on arrival. (miscommunication between owner and new house keeper) But this is well solved by the house keeper.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2021
Réponse de VrboOwner le 3 sept. 2021
Sir I'm sorry your stay was not up to your expectations. I know you got off to a bad start as you were not expected on your arrival- due to communication problems between Abritel & VRBO. And we did our best to make up for this when it was brought to our knowledge. I apoligized then and do so again here for upset and all inconveniences caused by this. As regards cleaniness & equipement : If you check on site you will notice that the jacuzzi is not advertised as part of equipement as it out of order, waiting for a specialized repairer The place was perfect at begining of season, I checked it myself-, no problem with equipement was brought to our knowledge since then. A full carpetcleaning was done on the 25 of august. For years I've been catering for holiday makers and I've learnt one thing this year : I shall no longer accept animals. That's all I can say. I do hope that you will be more satisfied with futur choices

10/10 Excellent

Troy M.

Les points forts : Propreté
Unique stay
In all of my years of travel, this ranks as the most unique stay. We stayed 2 weeks, the beauty of the area is stunning- 5-star view from the living room and just about every room in the house has stunning views with large picture windows. Surrounded by well-maintained beautiful landscaping. It's also very private, as you have your own separate gate to enter the property. The back entrance has a nook that came in very handy, as it can get really windy and it is a perfect place to hang out and block the wind. The living room is the highlight of the property with the most stunning views. There is a TV there and a fireplace with plenty of chairs to sit around in and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. it's worth noting that there is a VCR but it is not working. I would suggest bringing a device to stream Netflix, etc though you do have a handful of local channels. The kitchen does have a dishwasher and just about anything you can. think of that you might need to cook meals, including microwave, stove and burner top. It's packed with cookware, glasses,etc. The bathroom was adequate and has a jet tub (we never used it) and a stand-up shower. all 3 bedrooms had acceptable beds in them, though we only used 2 of the 3 bedrooms, the beds were pretty comfortable. We found the food options to be outstanding in the area and I highly recommend, (the best fish and chips we've had in all of Europe too, ordering any seafood you desire from) O' Flaherty's Connemara Seafood Chowder. His restaurant was pick up only when we were there but it is only about 15 minutes from the house. He also offers pick up or delivery of fresh lobster, scallops, prawns, a variety of fish, and much more caught locally for an insanely fair price, large lobster tails were only 12 Euros for example. About 7 minutes from the house is the Glynsk House. This quickly turned into our favorite place to dine in during our stay. We did find that the place was not as clean as we expected it but that's really my only complaint. The place is set up to pay for your own electricity and we spend about $120 Euros for the 2 weeks, hardly running the heater at all but doing laundry and hang drying the clothes. I would suggest some dehumidifiers if moisture bothers you, as it can get damp inside due to being so close to the water. Definitely would recommend and loved the area, plenty to do around you within 30-60 minute drive. So much more to say but out of characters to use :)
Séjour de 14 nuits en juillet 2021
Réponse de VrboOwner le 26 août 2021
Thank you Troy for this very complet and lovely write up. I've noticed that a daily airing ( windows open) is a successfull way of avoiding dampness. Weather permitting of course. IF very rainy there's a dehumidifier in garage. Would be very happy to have you again

8/10 Bien

Mary O.

Fantastic location with stunning views in a lovely part of Connemara.
Curlews has a fantastic location with amazing views of sea and the mountains. Wonderful beaches nearby. The property is cozy and we really enjoyed our stay. The house, while very homely,could do with a little upgrading. For example, the initial impression on arrival - when you open the door to the hall - you see a dirty carpet and an untidy hall. This could be an amazing place with a little bit of modernization ( rusty dish rack in kitchen, new carpet in twin bedroom as the current one is very stained, new floor covering in hall etc )Also, we found a sock under a rug in the big bedroom, Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would be happy to stay again.. Hopefully you will attend to these few details.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021
Réponse de VrboOwner le 9 août 2021
Thanks Mary for your update. The porch carpet suffered from severe wet due to wind & rain. I think I'll get it tiled this winter. As regards twin bedroom stains probably occured recently, shall see if professionnal cleaning can do job. You are most certaintly welcome if you choose to come again

8/10 Bien

Tamara O.

Les points forts : Propreté
Enjoyable and serene
Wonderful location with superb views. Suited our needs (6 adults and dog) and house was well-equipped. Slightly musty when we first arrived but it aired out quickly. We loved the secret garden and the small beach.
Réponse de VrboOwner le 9 août 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay. House usually aired out in advance, weather permitting

10/10 Excellent

Pedro B.

Les points forts : Propreté
Fantastic place
Would definitely recommend the house to anyone that wants to relax with the most amazing view.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2021
Réponse de VrboOwner le 29 juin 2021
Thanks Pedro, and you are very nice guests. Sorry about mistake in stars. You left house clean. And I just wanted to give one star less in regulations because of overcrowding! But everthing was left in good order. Come again if you wish

8/10 Bien

David R.

Week break
We had a lovely time in connemara. House was lovely and authentic and the location was great. Dave and Sabrina
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2020
Réponse de VrboOwner le 26 août 2021
thanks glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Les points forts : Propreté
Bijou am Meer
Wunderbar ruhige Lage. Ideal zum Entspannen und für Ausflüge in Connemara. Bestens eingerichtet. Toller Bücherschrank! Ein richtiges Bijou direkt am Meer.
Séjour de 14 nuits en août 2020
Réponse de VrboOwner le 26 août 2021
Sorry I do not speak german but I gather you were pleased with the house. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Les points forts : Propreté
SeaView Escape
Very homely in a fabulous Remote location.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2020
Réponse de VrboOwner le 27 août 2020
Thanks Catherine. Pleasure to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2020

8/10 Bien

Julia C.

Les points forts : Propreté
A magic location
We loved the house and the location. Thank you
Séjour de 9 nuits en juillet 2020
Réponse de VrboOwner le 30 déc. 2021
Very nice guests. Pleased to receive you again

8/10 Bien

Andreas T.

Les points forts : Propreté
Nice tranquil place
Everything as advertised...small, cozy cabin right on the water....very quiet ...that is what we wanted
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2019
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
Thank you Andreas. And thank you also for note in the gust book. Maywe will see you again. Have a good year

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Les points forts : Propreté
Seashell Treasures
We LOVED our stay in this home. It was exactly what we imagined and more. We loved the stunning views....sunrise to sunset. Mary was amazing (thank you for the clothes pins). This is a home for those looking to immerse themselves in the simple Irish lifestyle. The cozy fires in the evenings were perfect. Our girls spent an entire day on the beach searching for seashells, bike riding and taking awesome pictures.
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure to receive you. welcome back whenever...

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

Les points forts : Propreté
Amazing location, beautiful house, very welcoming neighbour Mary. Delighted overall!
We had an amazing time here. Clean, comfortable, friendly. Edge of the world location with mountains and coastline at your door. Spectacular. Very lucky to have found this place. Highly recommend it!
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
Thanks Darren gladvyou enjoyed your holiday evebn though weather wasn't good. You're welcome back anytime. Have a lovely summer

2/10 Horrible

Charles T.

No thanks
Nothing was as advertised. We left after one night because the house was unbearable. We would have been charged for heat, electricity and hot water. And it was cold in Connemara. There was also a salmon fishery in direct view of the windows, which is not in any of the photos. Nor is the fireplace wrapped in paper bags shown in any photo. The house was not cozy, it was greasy. This house needs a great deal of help. It smells from disuse.
Séjour de 14 nuits en avril 2019
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
This is an extremely unfair review. The house is exactly as in photos. The fish farm you mention is visible in 2 photos & I'm adding a 3rd asap taken today in full sunlight.It is in the middle of Berthragboy Bay, no harm to anyone nor the view. And may I add good for local economy. I presume the "paper bags" you mention refers to the fire protection in front of grate.! All the house equipement ( kitchen, TV, matresses, etc.) was renewed in 2018. And there was no smell when I arrived a few days after you left. My neighbour & I were very worried about you (your health or family troubles as we supposed) and nobody asked you to pay for your less then 24 hr electricity! I'm quite aware that I cannot protect myself from the harm your 1* can have but I suppose that on your side an insurance covered your change of location. That's why I repeat tis review is absolutely unfair.

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen G.

Sehr schöne Lage, direkt am Meer, nett und freundlich ausgestattet.
Guter Kontakt mit der Vermieterin, Aufenthalt sehr freundlich betreut von der in der Nachbarschaft wohnenden Dame.
Séjour de 4 nuits en septembre 2018
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
Thank you; Please come again . wishing yu a lovely year & other nice holidays

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

A special and unique Connemara experience right on the sea
Really enjoyed the week in your charming cottage, it was just what we like,peaceful relaxing and full of character I would not change a thing . My nephew used the kayak, dogs had a great time and I brought my boat ,used the nearby slipway and went to sea most days , so all thoroughly enjoyable. Mary is absolutely delightful and we especially appreciated your lovely natural garden. We may be back next year. Many thanks Christopher Markes
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2018
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
Thank you. It givre me Sch pleasure to know that projets have shared Curlews beauté and calm. Hope you have a good coming year Jeanne

2/10 Horrible

David M.

House needs help
A lovely spot, but the house is not, by any means, in the shape to be let. The refrigerator is on 24/7, but our food spoiled. It doesn't chill. The clothes washer is so noisy, you can't be in the house when it runs. The dryer door is broken and won't stay shut, so the dryer is not usable. A burner on the stove (left/rear) is broken and unusable. The dishwasher didn't clean the dishes. There's no couch in the sitting room. The hot 'cold faucets in the bath basin were reversed: hot came out cold, cold came out hot. I took them apart and reversed the colors on the faucets. The lamp in the bedroom had a paper shade that was deteriorated, fell apart, and the metal frame was rusted and broken. The shower faucet kept falling off and almost broke my toe. The tub was incapable of being filled with hot water - the water was insufficient and ran out before the tub was hardly filled, unless you were a duck. The woman who brought us to the house told us we'd have to pay for heating the house!!!! In all the years I've done self-catering, I've never had a surcharge added for heating the house. Surely, that's part of the charge for the use of the house., which, for off season was quite dear - EU87 a night! This is a case of an owner squeezing out every penny while not being willing to update the services. The quality of accommodations offered in Ireland since it joined the EU has vastly improved, but I guess there are holdouts who take advantage of unsuspecting tourists and ruin the reputation of what is given in exchange for payment. It would be a lovely offering if the owner was willing to invest in updating her property.
Séjour de 14 nuits en janvier 2018
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
Waouh you are very harsh. I'm certaintly very sorry for all the troubles you had during your stay. I have decided that the house is not suitable for winter breaks and have taken it off the market for the rest of cold season. Why do guests pay for their electricity? Everything is on programs so each guest can choose according to their number & needs. The fridge breaking down was unfortunate ( the guests were exempt of electricty to compensate) and of course the fridge will be changed before next guests come. *The fridge was not broken but thermostat was wrongly set (barely cool ).* As usual updating will be carried out as of every year Jeanne

8/10 Bien

Marlene R.

Urlaub in Connemara
Sehr schöne Lage direkt am Wasser, großer Garten, gemütliches Haus, liebevolle Betreuung - herrlich zu relaxen - guter Ausfahrtspunkt für Touren.
Séjour de 12 nuits en octobre 2017
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
Thanks for your comments. Our pleasure to receive you again someday ( less windy)

10/10 Excellent

Jerileen S.

Peaceful, beautiful location.
We loved staying at Curlews and were so sorry to have to leave. It was great as a base for touring the area and a joy to return to in the evening. Our closest "neighbor" was a heron, and we enjoyed watching the fishing boats pass as they went about their work. Our other neighbors - the human ones - could not have been more friendly and helpful, though we did not see them often. They were lovely, just as one can expect when in Ireland. The house itself was cozy and comfortable. We had fires in the evening and the timer for the radiators was set just right so that the house was nice and warm each morning when we got up. When we first got there, there was a slight musty smell due to the place being closed and unused for a time, and obviously because of it's proximity to the sea. Our own home, which sits close to the Columbia River and the ocean nearby, does exactly the same thing so it didn't bother us a bit. Also this: we read in another review the complaint/suggestion that the owner should put a sofa or couch in the living room in place of the chairs as they are now to which we say, "Please Don't!" We're unsure how you'd place a couch without impeding the view, and the arrangement as it is couldn't be more perfect for looking out to the sea while having a cup of tea and a piece of brown bread and marmalade. We would recommend this cottage to anyone.
Séjour de 6 nuits en septembre 2017
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
Thank you so much! I'm so pleased yu enjoyed your stay and it's wonderfull to feel how you got Curlew's atmosphere. Welcome back ay time

8/10 Bien

Vivian S.

Lovely setting by the sea.
My husband and I stayed at Curlews in September, 2017. The cottage setting is in a great location by the sea/bay with lovely garden plantings. We did have difficulty initially finding the cottage as the directions did not match the colors of the landmark houses. The cottage itself is comfortable with a very well equipped kitchen. The windows in the living room overlook the bay,. There is a binder with information for the area which was helpful. There were also additional cottage instructions in the binder however they were in French which we were unable to read. Location is good for exploring Roundstone, Clifton and hiking in Connemara(national park about an hour from the cottage).
Séjour de 4 nuits en septembre 2017
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
thanks for reminder to leave instructions in english. Shall be included from november onwards.

6/10 Satisfaisant

Mary P.

Beautiful country and lovely people. The house needs updating and new mattresses. No sleeping there!
The grounds and surrounding countryside are spectacular. The house works, but is damp and needs updating. A good, comfy couch for reading on rainy days would be a plus. The beds are awful and sore bones ensued. Most things work, some are broken. We did enjoy our stay and loved the natural beauty of this area. I believe the owner will be updating, which in case, we would visit again. Loved Ireland and its wonderful natural beauty.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2017
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
Thanks for your feedback. It seems a bit harsh to me. Indeed some updating is programmed this autumn (furniture and refreshing paint). Thanks for the tip as regards couch, at the moment armchairs only The twin beds are orthopaedic beds, one double bed is only 2 years old. I shall check the breakages you mention because on this level we ( the caretaker & I) replace immediately any appliances that do not work. As for dampness I'm more then astonished. Tthis house can stay closed for months without any objectif signs of dampness. Whatever I shall be more then pleased to detail the work done this autumn and receive you again with pleasure

10/10 Excellent

Petra B.

Wunderschön gelegen und erholsam
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in Curlews sehr genossen. Das Haus liegt sehr schön direkt am Meer mit herrlichem Garten, sehr ruhig. Die Nachbarin nebenan, die Ansprechpartnerin vor Ort ist, ist sehr freundlich, hat uns mit allem gut beraten. Das Haus selbst ist gut ausgestattet. Wir waren zu viert dort, zwei Erwachsene und zwei 14-jährige Mädchen. Wir haben einige Ausflüge in der Gegend gemacht, durch die kurvigen Straßen brauchen auch wenige Kilometer ihre Zeit, dafür ist die Landschaft wunderschön und wenig bevölkert. Wir haben auch nur sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Iren getroffen, das war sehr schön. Wenn man Ruhe, Erholung und schöne Umgebung mag, ist es in Curlews perfekt.
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 mars 2020
Thank you so much. It was our pleasure to receive you.